Jacket Buttons

[ckelly327]

I'll be going to a black tie optional dinner in the future and want to use Alan H.'s suggestions for the formal look on the cheap. Two questions:

1) Is the vest necessary or is it an option?

2) Where should I definately have buttons positioned and how many? Are the buttons below the lapel always the same size as those on the sleeve? I will be buying one of the one button Eton jackets so I'm not looking for a full PC look.

I'll be buying one of these - http://www.uniformalwearhouse.com/ap...ojackets4.html

Thanks for any help.

[cavscout]

Check out three feathers for buttons.

I used their Eagle Pewter buttons on my Eton Modified

I just replaced the buttons originally on the sleeve with a couple of the small eagle buttons and I think it worked pretty well.

The vest can be optional but you would need a kilt belt. Personally I like the look of the vest.

[davedove]

The vest can be optional but you would need a kilt belt. Personally I like the look of the vest.

I like the look of a vest as well. To me, it just adds that extra air of being dressed up nice.